Refurbished MacBook from Apple online store... worth getting?

[jkerr45]

I want to get my wife a MacBook. Lately I have been seeing a few refurbished ones pop up on Apples' online store. Are the refurbished macs okay to buy or will I have issues with them?

Thanks, JK

[makinao]

They are VERY worth getting. They have no nice box, and may be less than perfect cosmetically. But they have received a technical once over by Apple, come with the same 1-year warranty, and qualify for Applecare extension.

[seekup33]

We've bought 3 Macbooks (2 Aluminum, 1 W/U), one MBP, and one Mac Mini (late 2009) from the refurb store - I don't ever see myself buying brand new when the quality of a refurb is so good. The absolute only thing that would make you know it's not brand new is the box it comes in.

[Paul B]

Question: is this the box that it comes in?

http://www.macsupport.ca/pics/macbookbox.jpg

http://www.macsupport.ca/pics/contents.jpg

Looks better than most normal laptop boxes if you ask me.

[ToroidalZeus]

Yes that is the box refurbs come in.

They are totally worth getting. The vast majority of refurbs are just 30-day returned computers that the person did not want.

[Mactagonist]

850 for a refurb white MB is a smoking hot deal!

[jkerr45]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the input. My wife will be happy.

-JK

[seekup33]

Question: is this the box that it comes in?


Looks better than most normal laptop boxes if you ask me.

All of ours came in white boxes.

[reeley]

Ordered my FB881B 13 inch macbook last thursday, arrived friday :) Looks absolutely perfect, spotless and shiny and lovely and £200 plus saving :D:D:D:D

I would say yes, go for it.